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Our 80-plus tax attorneys comprise one of the largest law-firm-based tax practices in the country. Our tax clients include both long-standing firm clients and clients who choose Alston & Bird solely to do their tax work. We provide services to Fortune 100 companies, small high-tech startups, subsidiaries of foreign multinationals and some of the largest and most prestigious private foundations in the country. To be effective in today's global environment, cross-border matters are handled through a team of experienced international lawyers who in turn coordinate closely with an established network of firms in jurisdictions around the world.

State auditors are increasingly pursuing mutual fund firms and their transfer agents for so-called unclaimed property. Concerned about this trend and the aggressive stance taken by auditors, fund firms are sparring with states over their methodologies, particularly regarding individual retirement accounts.

According to state law, financial institutions must release property to the state comptroller’s office after three years of no contact with the owner and unsuccessful attempts to contact them. Funds are held in a trust while searching for owners.

Seven Alston & Bird lawyers have been named “Client Service All-Stars” in the 2015 edition of BTI Consulting Group’s (BTI) annual survey of the nation’s top lawyers identified by corporate counsel as the best at serving clients. No other firm had more attorneys named to this prestigious roster.

Alston & Bird Managing Partner Richard Hays was quoted in Law360 regarding the firm’s recognition as a “Client Service All-Star,” noting the firm’s exceptional focus on clients’ legal and business needs.

In “GCs Name Favorite Employment Lawyers,” Law360 reported on the selection of Thomas Schendt, partner in Alston & Bird’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, as a “Client Service All-Star” by BTI Consulting in its 2015 survey of corporate general counsel identifying the best in client service.

One hundred and forty-seven Alston & Bird lawyers have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2015 edition of The Best Lawyers In America. The lawyers span the firm’s eight U.S. offices and represent more than 60 different practice areas.

The District Court of Delaware issued a mixed decision on Delaware’s Escheats Law, but provided several highlights in favor of unclaimed property holders. Our Unclaimed Property Group explains the complicated constitutional issues at play.

Find out which existing ACA Summary of Benefits and Coverage practices would be codified if regulators’ new proposed rules are finalized. Our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group walks you through some new changes.